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AX05 OUP

2005 Volvo V50

Purple Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

123,613 mi
Last recorded123,613 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 123,613 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 123,613 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. child seat fitted not allowing inspection (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 114,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 114,463 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 104,772 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 104,767 miles

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 95,588 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 95,322 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at the inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,245 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 86,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,248 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 81,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 78,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 72,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,439 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2016 65,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 61,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 58,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 53,804 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,659 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 49,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 44,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,178 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,011 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,011 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,554 miles

steering rack damp.

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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AX05 OUP is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Purple with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX05 OUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AX05 OUP registered?

AX05 OUP is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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